Timeline of Commemorative Holidays
2017-01-01 16:41:17
New Year's Day
January 1st is recognized as New Year's Day! It is a day to celebrate new beginnings as people make resolutions to abandon poor habits and create good ones.
2017-01-16 22:45:46
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Celebrated every third Monday of January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the work of Doctor Martin Luther King Jr., who worked for the civil rights of African Americans.
2017-02-14 20:53:16
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day originated as a commemoration of a saint or multiple saints named Valentinus. Now, however, it is more closely associated as a romantic holiday to celebrate your loved ones.
2017-02-20 16:23:16
George Washington's Birthday/President's Day
George Washington's birthday, also known as President's Day, is celebrated every third Monday of February. It commemorates the first president as well as all others who have served in the office of President.
2017-03-02 08:30:46
Dr. Seuss Day
This holiday celebrates Dr. Seuss (whose real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel) and his works in children's literature.
2017-03-08 14:30:46
International Women's Day
This holiday commemorates the movement for women's rights.
2017-03-17 18:53:16
St. Patrick's Day
This holiday is a cultural and religious celebration of the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, who is the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
2017-03-21 02:23:16
Mother's Day
This holiday commemorates mothers! It celebrates everything that mothers do for us, as well as mothers, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers on society.
2017-04-22 01:15:46
Earth Day
Earth Day celebrates the planet that we live on. Many people use this holiday as an opportunity to plant flowers or trees, as well as participate in other practices which protect our environment.
2017-05-29 22:15:46
Memorial Day
This holiday commemorates all of the men and women who have died while serving in the United States military.
2017-06-06 21:30:46
D-Day
Also known as the Normandy Landings, D-Day commemorates the landing operations of Tuesday, June 6, 1944 of the Allied invasion of Normandy, France. This event contributed to the Allied victory on the Western Front.
2017-07-04 06:08:16
Independence Day (The Fourth of July)
This holiday, known as Independence Day or the Fourth of July, celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This document declared the United States (then the 13 colonies) independent from the British Empire.
2017-08-14 20:23:16
Victory of Japan Day
This holiday commemorates the day that Japan surrendered in World War II. This led to the end of World War II on September 2, 1945.
2017-09-11 00:53:16
Patriot Day
This day, observed as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, is in memory of the people killed in September 9, 2001 attacks.
2017-10-05 02:00:46
World Teachers' Day
This holiday commemorates teachers organizations worldwide to encourage the support of teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations are still met by teachers.
2017-11-11 23:08:16
Veterans Day
This holiday commemorates all U.S. veterans who have served and are serving in the U.S. military. Where Memorial Day commemorates all those who have died, Veterans Day commemorates all veterans.
2017-11-23 15:38:16
Thanksgiving
This holiday celebrates the First Thanksgiving, and originated as a harvest festival. It is a holiday used to express gratitude, as we would for a large harvest.
2017-12-25 01:23:16
Christmas Day
In Christian religions, this holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. For people who are not Christian, however, it is used to celebrate a season of giving and love.